2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量监测
高二英语
时长120分钟 满分150分
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型 (A) 填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
3. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
5. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does Martin seldom go to the movies
A. He is too busy. B. The cinemas are too big. C. He is interested in yoga.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Do you go to the cinema a lot, Martin
M: I used to go quite often, Grace, but lately I just haven’t found the time and the cinemas aren’t quite as big here. Therefore, I do yoga at home for relaxation.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Order food. B. Ask for the menu. C. Leave the restaurant.
【答案】A
【原文】M: We need to choose what we want to eat. I think the waiter is getting impatient.
W: It’s not my fault. There are so many things on the menu, but I think I’ve decided now. Call him over.
3. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a visit. B. To make an appointment. C. To give some information.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Hello, Valley Medical centre.
M: Hi, would it be possible for me to see Doctor Granger, please
W: I’m sorry, Doctor Granger has left. I can fit you in with Doctor Morris at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday if that’s OK.
M: Yes, that’s fine.
4. What did the speakers do last week
A. They stayed at a hotel. B. They moved their house. C. They made a special meal.
【答案】A
【原文】M: I just had an email from the hotel. They are asking if we enjoyed ourselves there last week. Plus, they are offering us a discount if we book to stay there again.
W: I’d like to do that. I loved the view from our room and the meals were excellent.
5. What is the woman probably
A. A head teacher. B. A student. C. A teacher.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Once I’ve finished marking these math books and sent some grades to the head teacher, I’ll make dinner.
M: When will that be I am starving.
W: Not too long. How about you go up to your room and do your homework in the meantime
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman ask Frankie to do
A. Have a rest. B. Do his homework. C. Make some cookies.
7. Who is Ashley
A. Frankie’s teacher. B. Frankie’s sister. C. Frankie’s classmate.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: Frankie, I’ve just made some cookies. Your sister Claire said they taste amazing. Why don’t you take a break and eat some, too
M: Okay, some time later.
W: You’ve spent too much time doing your homework. Don’t push yourself too hard.
M: Thanks, Mom, but this is how I relieve my stress. Ashley got an “A plus” in the last math test. I only got an “A”. I will not let myself fall behind again.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He often borrows things from the woman.
B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.
C. He needs to buy the best suit.
9. How will the man go to attend the wedding
A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【原文】M: Hi, Lucy. How are you I was wondering ...
W: Oh, no! That usually means you want something.
M: No, well, not exactly. I’m going to a wedding and I could go on my motorcycle, but you know how it is best suit and all that.
W: So you want to borrow my camera You kept it for weeks last time.
M: Well, actually I was wondering if I could use your car.
W: Why don’t you take a taxi
M: Oh, OK, I guess I don’t have much choice.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner
A. Ms. Miller. B. Mr. Giddings. C. Mr. Zarba.
11. Where is the Hyatt Hotel
A. On the left side of Granville Avenue. B. Opposite a department store. C. Across from a bank.
12. What do we know about the Best Car Design competition
A. It was very fierce.
B. There were few competitors.
C. The winner will receive much money.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. A
【原文】W: Brian, have you heard that Mr. Giddings will be awarded the prize for Best Car Design at the Hyatt Hotel next week
M: Yes, but I thought either Mr. Zarba or Ms. Miller would win. I feel they are more talented than Mr. Giddings.
W: They are excellent designers, too. The competition must have been fierce. Will the winner receive a lot of money
M: Maybe, I don’t know. By the way, do you know where the Hyatt Hotel is
W: It’s right across from the Bellagio Department Store on Granville Avenue, on the left side of a bank. The hotel just opened a week ago. I’ve heard they provide excellent food and service. Are you going to attend the ceremony
M: Right.
W: Then why don’t we go together
M: Good idea.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where is the man’s mother from
A. Beijing. B. California. C. Los Angeles.
14. What does the woman say about her family
A. Her mother is a college professor.
B. Her grandparents were born in Veracruz.
C. Her father is a third-generation Mexican American.
15. Why can the woman speak very good Spanish
A. She was born in Spain.
B She learned it at college.
C. She speaks it at home most of the time.
16. What is the man busy doing now
A. Teaching in China. B. Learning to write Chinese. C. Learning to speak Chinese.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. B
【原文】W: Jack, tell me about yourself.
M: I was born in Los Angeles, but my family is from China. My father came to US to study. He got a PhD in computer science and he stayed on as a professor at college in California.
W: Is your mother from China, too
M: Yes, my mom is from the capital of China. She is an Asian American. Her folks came to the US during the 19th century. In fact one of her great grandfathers actually helped build the first railroad across the United States in the 1860s. What about you
W: Well, I’m a third generation Mexican American. My grandparents were born in Veracruz and they immigrated to this country a long time ago. We still have a lot of relatives in Mexico.
M: Do you keep in touch with them
W: We visit them whenever we can.
M: By the way, how is your Spanish
W: It’s pretty good. We speak it at home most of the time. Do you speak Chinese
M: Yeah, I’m quite fluent in it. And I am now busy learning to write it. I think someday I may go to China and take up my career there.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can you see in the museum
A. Huge airplanes. B. Full size rockets. C. Large toys.
18. Where is the entry of the museum
A. On the first floor. B. On the seventh floor. C. On the ground floor.
19. When is the museum closed
A. On Thanksgiving. B. On Christmas. C. On Halloween.
20. How long is the museum open daily during school holidays
A. 7 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 8 hours.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. B 20. A
【原文】Welcome to the Science Museum. It is a seven floor giant’s toy box. Children of every age find it amazed on seeing its exhibits whose subjects cover art, energy, environment, medicine, biology, space and transport. Entry is through the Energy Hall on the ground floor which has full size rockets, satellites and airplanes on the roof and cars on the walls. The first steam engine, Stephenson’s Rocket, stands on the first floor amongst other exhibits. The exhibits are educational and many are interactive — there are plenty of buttons to push, levers to pull with sometimes explosive effects. The whole experience is inspiring and exciting. The Science Museum is open every day (except 24-26 December) and entry is free. Charges may apply to the Imax Cinema and some special exhibitions. Its opening hours are 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. daily. It often opens an hour later in school holidays. Its address is Exhibition Rd SW7 2DD and it is 9 minute walk from the nearest underground station, South Kensington.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What is the purpose of a digital detox retreat
A. To learn new ways to reduce digital noise B. To reconnect with yourself and the real world.
C. To ignore the world and focus only on oneself. D. To explore ways to engage more with digital devices
22. Which place best suits people with poor sleep quality
A. COMO Shambhala Estate-Bali B. The Ranch Malibu-California
C. Kamalaya Koh Samui-Thailand D. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa-Tucson
23. What is Vacayou likely to be
A. A holiday center. B. A tourism agency. C. A relaxation program D. A wellness institute.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B
B
About five years ago, I was part of a pilot group for my boss tasked with figuring out how to hire and mentor (指导) people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organisation. My boss was very kind and he decided to be the executive sponsor for the pilot. Until then we had only hired people with visually challenged disability.
I led the interview process and hiring of a candidate with an autism (自闭症) disability. The candidate had the qualifications but our interview panel felt that the disability would prevent him from learning the skills and being successful in the role.
I convinced my peers to give him a role, and try out-after all, it was a pilot program meant for our organisation to learn too. I gave the candidate a lot of encouragement and I became one of his mentors. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some risks so we could only hire him as a temporary contractor
The candidate slowly and surely blossomed in the workplace. There were many bumps along the way but the candidate came to be accepted by his colleagues and his leadership. I continued to mentor him closely and helped him to get around a number of challenges his disability presented at the workplace and home. The candidate too won many friends and admiration at the workplace.
Fast forward five years, he called me last night to let me know that he got a formal offer yesterday from his manager as a regular employee with a job title.
I congratulated him and told him my joy knew no bounds on his success. He went on to say “Sir, without your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him “Your success is the reward of your hard work and persistence. You are an inspiration to a lot of people with similar disabilities.”
Isn’t it wonderful that a person with disability is thriving in a workplace and makes his family so proud
24. What is the pilot program about in the text
A. Training visually disabled people to work.
B. Providing temporary jobs for the disabled.
C. Mentoring people with autism to find regular jobs.
D. Employing and helping people with disabilities at work.
25. What did the interview panel think of the candidate with autism
A. He lacked learning abilities. B. He couldn’t take care of himself.
C. He didn’t meet the requirements needed. D. He performed poorly during the interview.
26. What did the candidate with autism achieve in the workplace
A. Gaining a permanent position. B. Rising to a managerial role.
C. Winning an employee award. D. Creating a support network.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Temporary contracts benefit disabled workers.
B. Hard work overcomes all workplace challenges.
C. Family pride drives disabled employees’ performance.
D Workplace inclusion empowers disabled individuals to succeed.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D
C
Have you ever heard the phrase “net-zero hero” A net-zero hero is someone who fights climate change through the choices they make in life, such as putting solar panels on their roof or driving an electric car. The story of a net-zero hero is meant to inspire the rest of us to do our bit to help the world.
It sounds good, but a recent study from the University of Sydney suggests that the story of the net-zero hero is being used by energy companies to avoid their own responsibility for global carbon emissions.
The study looked at hundreds of public documents from energy companies in Australia that were published between 2015 and 2022. It found examples of the net-zero hero story in many press releases and public reports. These suggested that small actions, like turning off unneeded electrical appliances or using more efficient ones, were important in the fight against climate change. However, these documents tended to diminish the energy industry’s own role in reducing emissions.
In reality, the energy industry is the largest producer of global carbon emissions, producing about 40% according to the World Bank. Tom van Laer, an associate Professor of the University of Sydney Business School and also a co-author of the study, explained that the energy companies’ narrative simplifies the climate crisis. “It places too much responsibility on individuals, and ignores the bigger picture of business and government responsibilities essential for meaningful climate action,” he said. “While individual actions are valuable, they cannot replace systemic changes that address the root causes of climate change.”
This study serves as a call to rethink climate responsibility. To truly address the climate emergency, society must move beyond the “net-zero hero” myth and demand transformative action from industries and governments. Only then can we achieve sustainable progress in fighting climate change.
28. What is the finding of the study
A. Individual climate actions are effective. B. The net-zero heroes are highly praised.
C. The “net-zero hero” concept is misused. D. Energy companies falsify emission data.
29. What does the underlined word “diminish” mean in paragraph 3
A. Minimize. B. Analyze. C. Emphasize. D. Question.
30. What is a possible solution to climate change according to the text
A. Raising individual awareness. B. Making systemic changes together.
C. Placing responsibility on industries. D. Emphasising the “net-zero hero” myth
31. Which is the best title of the text
A. Net-Zero Heroes Battle Climate Change B. Individuals Reduce Energy Consumption
C. Energy Companies Promote Sustainability D. Net-Zero Hero Stories Shift Climate Blame
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D
D
Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans.
The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality.
What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans.
What does this experiment show exactly The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward
This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes.
Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience.
The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway.
32. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The principle of the experiment.
C. The subject of the experiment. D. The result of the experiment.
33. Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5
A. To compare poetry with wine. B. To show non-experts’ preferences.
C. To prove the research findings. D. To argue against the team’s explanation.
34. What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text
A. They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills.
B. They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality.
C. They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience.
D. They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry
A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Doubtful.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media can be handy for staying connected to family and friends in modern times. When engaged with mindfully, these platforms can help us tend to our interpersonal needs. Much of our social media use, however, happens without thought or reflection. ____36____ But some intentional actions can ensure healthier relationships and better mental health.
Searching for a “feelings wheel” online to learn about different emotions is a wise choice. Notice those feelings that you are comfortable with as well as those with which you are less familiar. Become curious about the full range of your feelings and begin to identify them throughout your day. ____37____ Deep breathing, talking with a friend, and meditation are all good options.
____38____ To bring yourself to the present moment, wait 30 seconds first every time you open an app. Put your phone down, close your eyes, and do a quick scan to see how you’re feeling. This “HALT” technique, borrowed from the 12-step movement, is particularly helpful.
Another action we need to take is to develop “soft” social communication skills. Work to interact with people face-to-face regularly. ____39____ It might also include making a phone call for every six texts you send. Every bit of practice helps us deepen our interpersonal webs.
Beyond individual efforts, we can also to find safe and reasonable ways to engage with others in shared physical munity centers, libraries, places of worship, and volunteer work put us in the way of like-minded others with whom we can mit to practicing being in these spaces, even when it’s difficult and feels ineffective. ____40____
A. The act of showing up will pay off over time.
B. Replace some digital actions with real-life ones.
C. Always choose offline activities over online chats.
D. This makes it easier to develop habits that could harm relationships.
E. This can include purchasing coffee in person rather than ordering online
F. Too often, we turn to social media to distract ourselves from where we are.
G. For emotions difficult to work with, try helpful actions to help you get through.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. F 39. E 40. A
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When free donuts (甜甜圈) show up at your door, how can you resist That’s the question Becca Barnoski ____41____ herself asking when a delivery appeared at her apartment door.
The order was from Duck Donuts and it ____42____ six delicious donuts. It had been ____43____ at Becca’s door for two hours when she reached out to someone with an important question: Would it be wrong for her to make the ____44____ delivery officially hers now Or, as Becca ____45____ it in a text, “Morally can it be mine ” Whoever she texted didn’t hesitate to give their ____46____. In fact, they jokingly said the donuts are “____47____ yours now”. Receiving the response, Becca ate the donuts... only to discover an interesting note on her door hours later, which was from the folks who were ____48____ to get the donuts:
HELP! Missing Duck Donuts! - Kush in 204
Feeling bad, Becca reached out to them and was totally ____49____ about what had happened. Instead of getting upset, her neighbours were understanding. They ____50____ Becca’s offer to pay them back and kindly texted Becca:
It’s totally fine! I am glad they went to a good home and hope you enjoyed them. They were a____51____ from my cousin which is why we weren’t expecting them - thank you for letting us ____52____ and please don’t worry at all.
Despite these selfless neighbors insisting Becca didn’t ____53____ them anything. she couldn’t let go of what had happened. She felt guilty for what she had done, and she was ____54____ to make it up to them. So, she decided to leave a note of her own at their door... along with quite the gift card:
I’m so sorry I ate your donuts!! Please ____55____ a dinner on me!
A gift card in exchange for lost donuts Sounds like a good trade to us! Who knew you could meet the friendliest people from a delivery incident!
41. A. noticed B. kept C. found D. made
42. A. represented B. contained C. involved D. included
43. A. sitting B. hiding C. settling D. leaning
44. A. mistaken B. delayed C. forgotten D. overlooked
45. A. voiced B. worded C. posed D. sentenced
46. A. decision B. assessment C. commitment D. approval
47. A. temporarily B. formally C. legally D. originally
48. A. permitted B. required C. supposed D. expected
49. A. embarrassed B. honest C. nervous D. positive
50. A. turned up B. turned down C. turned in D. turned to
51. A. reward B. bonus C. surprise D. wonder
52. A. remember B. meet C. see D. know
53. A. owe B. teach C. send D. award
54. A. passionate B. hesitant C. resistant D. determined
55. A. treat B. cook C. reserve D. enjoy
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. D
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s closeness to Siberia gives its northeastern winters ____56____ distinct bite. The long, harsh cold season gives rise to a ____57____ (stunning) raw and unspoiled environment of vast snowy expanses, frozen rivers, and dense forests.
As the three northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning have continued ____58____ (upgrade) facilities and introduce celebrations to create immersive winter experiences, the region is now at the heart of the country’s winter ____59____ (tour). Sporting activities at world-class ski resorts, displays of massive ice and snow sculptures, wildlife observation, ____60____ a wealth of folk traditions are part of a rich mine of winter wonders.
The northernmost province of Heilongjiang allows visitors to experience the winter the way it should ____61____ (experience). An ideal first stop is Harbin, the ____62____ (province) capital. Here, the Harbin Ice-Snow World offers winter fun ____63____ sound and light shows over an area of 1 million square meters this year. Some 300,000 cubic meters of ice and snow ____64____ (use) in the design and construction, which tipped its hat to the 9th Asian Winter Games ____65____ opened in Harbin in February. This included ice re-creations of landmarks from the members of the Olympic Council of Asia, among them Cambodia’s Bayon temple.
【答案】56. a 57. stunningly
58. to upgrade
59. tourism
60. and 61. be experienced
62. provincial
63. with 64. were used
65. that
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是光明中学校长李华。近日，收到英国友好学校校长Mr. Smith的邮件，提议两校联合举办一场线上中英文化交流活动，请给Mr. Smith写一封回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 你意见；
2. 说明理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, Principal of Guangming High School.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, Principal of Guangming High School. Delighted to receive your email regarding the proposed online Sino-British cultural exchange activity, I wholeheartedly approve of this wonderful idea and am eager to share my thoughts.
This initiative is of great importance. It serves as a valuable platform for students from both schools to gain in-depth insights into each other’s cultures. By exchanging stories about traditional customs, festivals, and modern lifestyles, students can broaden their horizons and devlop cross-cultural awareness. Moreover, it offers an excellent opportunity for language immersion. Our students will have the chance to improve their language proficiency in a practical context. This activity will certainly strengthen the friendship between our two schools and open doors for more future collaborations.
I’m looking forward to further discussions on the event arrangements.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
No One Will Ever Know
Karen, Judy and I were the last ones back in the classroom after lunch, which was mostly empty. All of the other sixth graders were already outside playing happily, since it was a pleasant spring day.
“Look what I found this morning in the storage cupboard when I was getting out some art supplies for Mrs. Eiffler.” With a broad grin on her face, Karen held up a wooden box filled with short pieces of chalk in every color of the rainbow.
“Wow! What fun it would be to write on the blackboard while everyone is outside.” Judy’s eyes twinkled with anticipation. “But Mrs. Eiffler doesn’t want us writing on the blackboard,” I responded, already feeling guilty, although we had not yet done a thing. “Don’t be such a ‘fraidy cat’, Janet. No one will ever know,” said Karen, reaching into the box and drawing out a piece of chalk. “Right. Everyone is outside, so we’re safe.” Judy was already drawing a house with sure strokes. I hesitantly joined my friends in the artwork, wanting to be part of what was going on, but afraid of being caught.
Trying various colors, we drew houses, trees and flowers. It was fun! All the time we were watching the clock, knowing that our fun would be over if anyone walked into the room. Then I had an idea. I chose a white piece from the box and wrote my name using my left hand. The handwriting was a bit shaky, but no one would doubt that it said “Janet”.
“We’d better get this board cleaned off before Mrs. Eiffler comes back,” said Judy, eyeing the clock. She picked up an eraser and began erasing our handiwork from the board, trying not to leave any erasing marks.
Everything came off... but my name!
In disbelief, I looked at the chalk I held in my sweaty hand. Gosh! It wasn’t chalk at all. I had picked up a small piece of white color crayon which was mixed in with the pieces of chalk.
My stomach hurt and my knees felt weak. What would Mrs. Eiffler do to me
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Quick, get some wet paper towels to make it come off,” said Judy, springing into action.
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Mrs. Eiffler walked in soon afterward, but she didn’t seem to notice the erasing marks.
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【答案】“Quick, get some wet paper towels to make it come off,” said Judy, springing into action. But after vigorous rubbing, my name still remained and I felt really crazy, “Why won’t you disappear ” I choked out, watching my name cling stubborn as tattoos. Precious minutes were ticking away. We rubbed furiously with more paper towels and my name eventually came off. However, in the process of removing it, we left some erasing marks on the chalkboard. Before we could deal with it, the other students began entering the room, and we had to slip into our desks. (80 words)
Mrs. Eiffler walked in soon afterward, but she didn’t seem to notice the erasing marks. However, I did. Every time I walked past the blackboard, I remembered. After hours of wrestling with myself, I told Judy and Karen my decision-tell Mrs. Eiffler the truth. After a short hesitation, they two went to the teacher’s office with me to confess our mistake. To our surprise, Mrs. Eiffler didn’t punish us but instead praised us for our honesty. From this lesson, I came to realize that “No one will ever know” is never true. Even if no one else found out, I knew. Sometimes living with a guilty conscience is punishment enough. (96 words)2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量监测
高二英语
时长120分钟 满分150分
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型 (A) 填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
3. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
5. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does Martin seldom go to the movies
A. He is too busy. B. The cinemas are too big. C. He is interested in yoga.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Order food. B. Ask for the menu. C. Leave the restaurant.
3. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a visit. B. To make an appointment. C. To give some information.
4. What did the speakers do last week
A. They stayed at a hotel. B. They moved their house. C. They made a special meal.
5. What is the woman probably
A. A head teacher. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman ask Frankie to do
A. Have a rest. B. Do his homework. C. Make some cookies.
7. Who is Ashley
A. Frankie’s teacher. B. Frankie’s sister. C. Frankie’s classmate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He often borrows things from the woman.
B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.
C. He needs to buy the best suit.
9. How will the man go to attend the wedding
A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner
A. Ms. Miller. B. Mr. Giddings. C. Mr. Zarba.
11. Where is the Hyatt Hotel
A. On the left side of Granville Avenue. B. Opposite a department store. C. Across from a bank.
12. What do we know about the Best Car Design competition
A. It was very fierce.
B. There were few competitors.
C. The winner will receive much money.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where is the man’s mother from
A. Beijing. B. California. C. Los Angeles.
14. What does the woman say about her family
A. Her mother is a college professor.
B. Her grandparents were born in Veracruz.
C. Her father is a third-generation Mexican American.
15. Why can the woman speak very good Spanish
A. She was born in Spain.
B She learned it at college.
C. She speaks it at home most of the time.
16. What is the man busy doing now
A. Teaching in China. B. Learning to write Chinese. C. Learning to speak Chinese.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can you see in the museum
A. Huge airplanes. B. Full size rockets. C. Large toys.
18. Where is the entry of the museum
A. On the first floor. B. On the seventh floor. C. On the ground floor.
19. When is the museum closed
A. On Thanksgiving. B. On Christmas. C. On Halloween.
20. How long is the museum open daily during school holidays
A. 7 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 8 hours.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A digital detox means setting aside intentional time where you choose to step away from screens such as smartphones and computers. It’s all about dialing down the digital noise to enhance real-world chats and relaxation time.
Imagine quiet locations far from the daily rush filled with yoga stretches, deep breaths and those nature walks. A digital detox retreat (静修) is all about tuning back into “you” and the world around you. Here are four places where you can do that.
COMO Shambhala Estate-Bali
Situated in thick tropical rainforests near Ubud, this holiday center is known for its comprehensive wellness programs that focus on mindfulness, spa treatments and nature walks.
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This luxury health center offers programs that combine fitness and detox. While it’s not exclusively a digital detox retreat, the intense daily regimen and private location make it nearly impossible for guests to spend much time on their devices.
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Situated on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Kamalaya offers a Sleep Enhancement program. Given that digital devices significantly impact sleep quality, this program encourages guests to put their devices away and focuses on restoring a natural sleep rhythm.
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21. What is the purpose of a digital detox retreat
A. To learn new ways to reduce digital noise B. To reconnect with yourself and the real world.
C. To ignore the world and focus only on oneself. D. To explore ways to engage more with digital devices
22. Which place best suits people with poor sleep quality
A. COMO Shambhala Estate-Bali B. The Ranch Malibu-California
C. Kamalaya Koh Samui-Thailand D. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa-Tucson
23. What is Vacayou likely to be
A. A holiday center. B. A tourism agency. C. A relaxation program D. A wellness institute.
B
About five years ago, I was part of a pilot group for my boss tasked with figuring out how to hire and mentor (指导) people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organisation. My boss was very kind and he decided to be the executive sponsor for the pilot. Until then we had only hired people with visually challenged disability.
I led the interview process and hiring of a candidate with an autism (自闭症) disability. The candidate had the qualifications but our interview panel felt that the disability would prevent him from learning the skills and being successful in the role.
I convinced my peers to give him a role, and try out-after all, it was a pilot program meant for our organisation to learn too. I gave the candidate a lot of encouragement and I became one of his mentors. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some risks so we could only hire him as a temporary contractor
The candidate slowly and surely blossomed in the workplace. There were many bumps along the way but the candidate came to be accepted by his colleagues and his leadership. I continued to mentor him closely and helped him to get around a number of challenges his disability presented at the workplace and home. The candidate too won many friends and admiration at the workplace.
Fast forward five years, he called me last night to let me know that he got a formal offer yesterday from his manager as a regular employee with a job title.
I congratulated him and told him my joy knew no bounds on his success. He went on to say “Sir, without your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him “Your success is the reward of your hard work and persistence. You are an inspiration to a lot of people with similar disabilities.”
Isn’t it wonderful that a person with disability is thriving in a workplace and makes his family so proud
24. What is the pilot program about in the text
A. Training visually disabled people to work.
B. Providing temporary jobs for the disabled.
C. Mentoring people with autism to find regular jobs.
D. Employing and helping people with disabilities at work.
25. What did the interview panel think of the candidate with autism
A. He lacked learning abilities. B. He couldn’t take care of himself.
C. He didn’t meet the requirements needed. D. He performed poorly during the interview.
26. What did the candidate with autism achieve in the workplace
A. Gaining a permanent position. B. Rising to a managerial role.
C. Winning an employee award. D. Creating a support network.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Temporary contracts benefit disabled workers.
B. Hard work overcomes all workplace challenges.
C. Family pride drives disabled employees’ performance.
D Workplace inclusion empowers disabled individuals to succeed.
C
Have you ever heard the phrase “net-zero hero” A net-zero hero is someone who fights climate change through the choices they make in life, such as putting solar panels on their roof or driving an electric car. The story of a net-zero hero is meant to inspire the rest of us to do our bit to help the world.
It sounds good, but a recent study from the University of Sydney suggests that the story of the net-zero hero is being used by energy companies to avoid their own responsibility for global carbon emissions.
The study looked at hundreds of public documents from energy companies in Australia that were published between 2015 and 2022. It found examples of the net-zero hero story in many press releases and public reports. These suggested that small actions, like turning off unneeded electrical appliances or using more efficient ones, were important in the fight against climate change. However, these documents tended to diminish the energy industry’s own role in reducing emissions.
In reality, the energy industry is the largest producer of global carbon emissions, producing about 40% according to the World Bank. Tom van Laer, an associate Professor of the University of Sydney Business School and also a co-author of the study, explained that the energy companies’ narrative simplifies the climate crisis. “It places too much responsibility on individuals, and ignores the bigger picture of business and government responsibilities essential for meaningful climate action,” he said. “While individual actions are valuable, they cannot replace systemic changes that address the root causes of climate change.”
This study serves as a call to rethink climate responsibility. To truly address the climate emergency, society must move beyond the “net-zero hero” myth and demand transformative action from industries and governments. Only then can we achieve sustainable progress in fighting climate change.
28. What is the finding of the study
A. Individual climate actions are effective. B. The net-zero heroes are highly praised.
C. The “net-zero hero” concept is misused. D. Energy companies falsify emission data.
29. What does the underlined word “diminish” mean in paragraph 3
A. Minimize. B. Analyze. C. Emphasize. D. Question.
30. What is a possible solution to climate change according to the text
A. Raising individual awareness. B. Making systemic changes together.
C. Placing responsibility on industries. D. Emphasising the “net-zero hero” myth
31. Which is the best title of the text
A. Net-Zero Heroes Battle Climate Change B. Individuals Reduce Energy Consumption
C. Energy Companies Promote Sustainability D. Net-Zero Hero Stories Shift Climate Blame
D
Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans.
The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality.
What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans.
What does this experiment show exactly The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward
This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes.
Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience.
The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway.
32. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The principle of the experiment.
C. The subject of the experiment. D. The result of the experiment.
33. Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5
A. To compare poetry with wine. B. To show non-experts’ preferences.
C. To prove the research findings. D. To argue against the team’s explanation.
34. What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text
A. They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills.
B. They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality.
C. They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience.
D. They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry
A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Doubtful.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media can be handy for staying connected to family and friends in modern times. When engaged with mindfully, these platforms can help us tend to our interpersonal needs. Much of our social media use, however, happens without thought or reflection. ____36____ But some intentional actions can ensure healthier relationships and better mental health.
Searching for a “feelings wheel” online to learn about different emotions is a wise choice. Notice those feelings that you are comfortable with as well as those with which you are less familiar. Become curious about the full range of your feelings and begin to identify them throughout your day. ____37____ Deep breathing, talking with a friend, and meditation are all good options.
____38____ To bring yourself to the present moment, wait 30 seconds first every time you open an app. Put your phone down, close your eyes, and do a quick scan to see how you’re feeling. This “HALT” technique, borrowed from the 12-step movement, is particularly helpful.
Another action we need to take is to develop “soft” social communication skills. Work to interact with people face-to-face regularly. ____39____ It might also include making a phone call for every six texts you send. Every bit of practice helps us deepen our interpersonal webs.
Beyond individual efforts, we can also to find safe and reasonable ways to engage with others in shared physical munity centers, libraries, places of worship, and volunteer work put us in the way of like-minded others with whom we can mit to practicing being in these spaces, even when it’s difficult and feels ineffective. ____40____
A. The act of showing up will pay off over time.
B. Replace some digital actions with real-life ones.
C. Always choose offline activities over online chats.
D. This makes it easier to develop habits that could harm relationships.
E. This can include purchasing coffee in person rather than ordering online
F. Too often, we turn to social media to distract ourselves from where we are.
G. For emotions difficult to work with, try helpful actions to help you get through.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When free donuts (甜甜圈) show up at your door, how can you resist That’s the question Becca Barnoski ____41____ herself asking when a delivery appeared at her apartment door.
The order was from Duck Donuts and it ____42____ six delicious donuts. It had been ____43____ at Becca’s door for two hours when she reached out to someone with an important question: Would it be wrong for her to make the ____44____ delivery officially hers now Or, as Becca ____45____ it in a text, “Morally can it be mine ” Whoever she texted didn’t hesitate to give their ____46____. In fact, they jokingly said the donuts are “____47____ yours now”. Receiving the response, Becca ate the donuts... only to discover an interesting note on her door hours later, which was from the folks who were ____48____ to get the donuts:
HELP! Missing Duck Donuts! - Kush in 204
Feeling bad, Becca reached out to them and was totally ____49____ about what had happened. Instead of getting upset, her neighbours were understanding. They ____50____ Becca’s offer to pay them back and kindly texted Becca:
It’s totally fine! I am glad they went to a good home and hope you enjoyed them. They were a____51____ from my cousin which is why we weren’t expecting them - thank you for letting us ____52____ and please don’t worry at all.
Despite these selfless neighbors insisting Becca didn’t ____53____ them anything. she couldn’t let go of what had happened. She felt guilty for what she had done, and she was ____54____ to make it up to them. So, she decided to leave a note of her own at their door... along with quite the gift card:
I’m so sorry I ate your donuts!! Please ____55____ a dinner on me!
A gift card in exchange for lost donuts Sounds like a good trade to us! Who knew you could meet the friendliest people from a delivery incident!
41. A. noticed B. kept C. found D. made
42. A. represented B. contained C. involved D. included
43. A. sitting B. hiding C. settling D. leaning
44. A. mistaken B. delayed C. forgotten D. overlooked
45. A. voiced B. worded C. posed D. sentenced
46. A. decision B. assessment C. commitment D. approval
47. A. temporarily B. formally C. legally D. originally
48. A. permitted B. required C. supposed D. expected
49. A. embarrassed B. honest C. nervous D. positive
50. A. turned up B. turned down C. turned in D. turned to
51. A. reward B. bonus C. surprise D. wonder
52. A. remember B. meet C. see D. know
53. A. owe B. teach C. send D. award
54. A. passionate B. hesitant C. resistant D. determined
55. A. treat B. cook C. reserve D. enjoy
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s closeness to Siberia gives its northeastern winters ____56____ distinct bite. The long, harsh cold season gives rise to a ____57____ (stunning) raw and unspoiled environment of vast snowy expanses, frozen rivers, and dense forests.
As the three northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning have continued ____58____ (upgrade) facilities and introduce celebrations to create immersive winter experiences, the region is now at the heart of the country’s winter ____59____ (tour). Sporting activities at world-class ski resorts, displays of massive ice and snow sculptures, wildlife observation, ____60____ a wealth of folk traditions are part of a rich mine of winter wonders.
The northernmost province of Heilongjiang allows visitors to experience the winter the way it should ____61____ (experience). An ideal first stop is Harbin, the ____62____ (province) capital. Here, the Harbin Ice-Snow World offers winter fun ____63____ sound and light shows over an area of 1 million square meters this year. Some 300,000 cubic meters of ice and snow ____64____ (use) in the design and construction, which tipped its hat to the 9th Asian Winter Games ____65____ opened in Harbin in February. This included ice re-creations of landmarks from the members of the Olympic Council of Asia, among them Cambodia’s Bayon temple.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是光明中学校长李华。近日，收到英国友好学校校长Mr. Smith的邮件，提议两校联合举办一场线上中英文化交流活动，请给Mr. Smith写一封回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 你意见；
2. 说明理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, Principal of Guangming High School.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
No One Will Ever Know
Karen, Judy and I were the last ones back in the classroom after lunch, which was mostly empty. All of the other sixth graders were already outside playing happily, since it was a pleasant spring day.
“Look what I found this morning in the storage cupboard when I was getting out some art supplies for Mrs. Eiffler.” With a broad grin on her face, Karen held up a wooden box filled with short pieces of chalk in every color of the rainbow.
“Wow! What fun it would be to write on the blackboard while everyone is outside.” Judy’s eyes twinkled with anticipation. “But Mrs. Eiffler doesn’t want us writing on the blackboard,” I responded, already feeling guilty, although we had not yet done a thing. “Don’t be such a ‘fraidy cat’, Janet. No one will ever know,” said Karen, reaching into the box and drawing out a piece of chalk. “Right. Everyone is outside, so we’re safe.” Judy was already drawing a house with sure strokes. I hesitantly joined my friends in the artwork, wanting to be part of what was going on, but afraid of being caught.
Trying various colors, we drew houses, trees and flowers. It was fun! All the time we were watching the clock, knowing that our fun would be over if anyone walked into the room. Then I had an idea. I chose a white piece from the box and wrote my name using my left hand. The handwriting was a bit shaky, but no one would doubt that it said “Janet”.
“We’d better get this board cleaned off before Mrs. Eiffler comes back,” said Judy, eyeing the clock. She picked up an eraser and began erasing our handiwork from the board, trying not to leave any erasing marks.
Everything came off... but my name!
In disbelief, I looked at the chalk I held in my sweaty hand. Gosh! It wasn’t chalk at all. I had picked up a small piece of white color crayon which was mixed in with the pieces of chalk.
My stomach hurt and my knees felt weak. What would Mrs. Eiffler do to me
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“Quick, get some wet paper towels to make it come off,” said Judy, springing into action.
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Mrs. Eiffler walked in soon afterward, but she didn’t seem to notice the erasing marks.
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